Where to get your turkey, cake and festive treats: Christmas 2018

December 21, 2018

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Fire up the festive cheer at Royale which has a live outdoor BBQ station dishing out Japanese scallop with mentaiko among a variety of sizzling grilled delights. These are part of its Santa’s Christmas Circus Buffet, which promises over 40 scrumptious Yuletide dishes.

When the kids have had their fill, they can head over to a playroom where they can decorate and bring home gingerbread man.

The buffet is from Dec 10 to 23, 26 to 30. Lunch is at $48++ per adult and $24++ per child aged six to 12. Dinner is at $68++ per adult and $34++ per child. Kids under six dine free.

You can look forward to an even more sumptuous spread on Christmas Eve and Day, when prices start from $68++ per adult for lunch.

Are you drooling yet? This Italian Leg of Lamb, which comes with gourmet sauce, will be a much welcome addition to your Christmas party table. It serves three to four people (2.2kg before roasting) and goes for $59.

Check out the website for more takeaway options, including halal roast turkey and rib-eye beef.

Order online by Dec 13 to enjoy early bird promotion. Get a free Lock & Lock Oven Glass Euro with a minimum $150 purchase of Festive Deli products in the Christmas Deli Category in one order, while stocks last.

The Festive Weekday Afternoon Tea is served on a three-tier stand with seasonal finger sandwiches, savoury highlights, scones, apple tarts, Christmas fruit cake and more. It is priced from $48++ per adult and $26.50++ per child.

On weekends, the buffet offerings expand to include an array of salads, smoked fish and sushi, a caviar station, a carvery and local delights.

The hotel’s restaurants offer many more festive dining and takeaway options.

Morgan’s Christmas Feast ($149.90++) is just the thing to get both youngsters and young-at-heart fired up with Yuletide cheer. It comes with half slabs each of hazelnut and cranberry sticky bones, 600g of crackling pork roast, and 200g of gammon ham, as well as an extensive spread of Mexican grilled corn, sausages, roasted potatoes, among other dishes.

Excellent news if you’re planning to eat at home for Christmas: It is available for takeaway and delivery from Nov 12 to Jan 3, 2019.

You can’t tell that this is a dairy-free pie, can you? The rich chocolate mousse in this new Vegan Chocolate Berries Pie ($50) contains organic sprouted tofu and 70 per cent dark couverture Belgian chocolate.

Impress the family with this gorgeous yuletide blossom log cake ($82 nett for 1kg, pictured) from The Deli. It’s a masterpiece of strawberry chiffon sponge with yuzu-infused pear bits and a hazelnut Breton sable middle, adorned with butter cream blooms against a lovely white chocolate mousse.

Make space, too, for the soy-braised turkey served with toasted spiced almonds and homemade chili sauce ($238 nett for eight to 12 persons). It comes with pumpkin rice or egg noodles in soy sauce with blanched seasonal vegetables. Buy at The Deli from Dec 1 to 26, order online or ring the hotel’s Christmas Call Centre at 6730-1867/68 by noon on Dec 19.

Stop to say hi to Santa Claus at the halal Carousel cafe’s Christmas Eve festive dining on Dec 24. Come with an empty stomach so you can the new churrasco (grilled meat) station, in addition to traditional festive fare. Lunch is priced at $58++ (adults) and $36++ (kids aged four to 11); high tea and dinner are available, too.

Takeaways, from roast meats to yummy cakes, are available from Nov 30 to Dec 25, too. For a local twist, order the Chendol logcake (pictured, $65+) which has gula melaka, coconut cream and red beans.

If you prefer a healthier cake with no cream, preservative and artificial flavouring, this is it. The popular castella cake is said to be made with more egg whites and less yolks to create a softer and fluffier texture. Available till Dec 31, this Christmas edition ($12) is topped with sprinkles of sugar icing which resembles snow. Lemon juice and zest are also added to the cake for a sour-sweet flavour profile.

Complete your party this year with a lavender roast turkey with orange, apple and cinnamon stuffing ($198 nett for 4.5kg, pictured above), new this year from the hotel’s Forecourt Stall (Nov 22 to Dec 24). While you’re there, check out the other new offerings, including the roasted pistachio cream cheese log cake ($68 nett for 1 kg). Order online or call 6831-4708 at least three working days in advance.

Or if it’s a feast you’re after, tuck into the decadent festive buffets at the hotel’s popular Marriott Cafe from Dec 1 to 30; prices start from $68++ for adults and $35++ for kids aged five to 12.

Christmas gets a Singaporean twist with the new Satay Roast Turkey ($138+) from Hotel Fort Canning’s The Salon. Marinated overnight with a fragrant blend of lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, cumin and coriander powders, and slow-roasted to achieve its shiny appearance and succulent texture, it is accompanied by ketupat, cucumbers and a peanut dip. Available for takeaway until Dec 25.

Kids will enjoy the dedicated activity room and bouncy castle at Town Restaurant’s Christmas Brunch while the rest of the family catches up over a festive feast. Take your pick from a buffet that spans over 20 stations, including seared foie gras, Hokkaido scallops, traditional slow-roasted turkey with garlic and rosemary and much more.

This is only on Dec 24 and 25 for dinner, and on Dec 25 for lunch. Prices start from $180 per adult and $99 per child aged six to 11, before GST and other taxes.

Check out the other festive offerings at Fullerton Hotel Singapore and Fullerton Bay Hotel on the website link below.

The kids will love every bite of Bakerzin’s Snowman ($60 for about 2kg, pictured), a pandan sponge confection made even more scrumptious with layers of avocado, pandan and cempedak creams – and an irresistible smile of coconut cream.

Pull together your festive feast with savoury highlights from its 2018 Christmas collection, such as the orange cinnamon capon ($49). It’s stuffed with water chestnuts and pistachios, marinated overnight in rosemary, thyme, cinnamon stick and garlic, slow-roasted to perfection, and best eaten with a sweet and spicy cranberry sauce.

Designed as gift boxes, Swensen’s Three Wishes ice cream cake ($62), is a fab addition to any family party. Inside are the classic flavours that everyone loves – vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Or opt for its exclusive creations made in collaboration with the upcoming Matilda The Musical . Matilda’s

If your kids can sit still for fine dining, 1919 Waterboat House is a stunning option for Christmas Day – you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Marina Bay from its outdoor patio. The Bottomless Brunch & Bubbles Brunch on Dec 25 (noon to 3pm) includes traditional favourites such as turkey roulade and Buche de Noel, as well as fresh oysters, prawns and crispy pork knuckle. Adults pay $88++ (food only) or $158++ with three hours’ free flow of Champagne, wines, beers, soft drinks and juices. Kids under 12 pay $35++; kids below age three dine for free.

At Sky22’s Christmas Eve dinner buffet, you can tuck into traditional festive roasts such as classic roasted whole turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as local favourites like grilled seabass in sambal sauce, beef short ribs rendang and Singapore chilli crab with mantou bun. Prices start from $68++ for adults, depending on your drink options. Kids aged six to 12 pay $34++, while those aged five and under eat for free. After your meal, go to the rooftop to soak in the amazing views. Check out its full range of festive dining buffets on its website.

Mercure Singapore Bugis
Fire up the festive cheer at Royale which has a live outdoor BBQ station dishing out Japanese scallop with mentaiko among a variety of sizzling grilled delights. These are part of its Santa’s Christmas Circus Buffet, which promises over 40 scrumptious Yuletide dishes.
When the kids have had their fill, they can head over to a playroom where they can decorate and bring home gingerbread man.
The buffet is from Dec 10 to 23, 26 to 30. Lunch is at $48++ per adult and $24++ per child aged six to 12. Dinner is at $68++ per adult and $34++ per child. Kids under six dine free.
You can look forward to an even more sumptuous spread on Christmas Eve and Day, when prices start from $68++ per adult for lunch.
Find out more www.mercure-singapore-bugis.com
Fairprice
Are you drooling yet? This Italian Leg of Lamb, which comes with gourmet sauce, will be a much welcome addition to your Christmas party table. It serves three to four people (2.2kg before roasting) and goes for $59.
Check out the website for more takeaway options, including halal roast turkey and rib-eye beef.
Order online by Dec 13 to enjoy early bird promotion. Get a free Lock & Lock Oven Glass Euro with a minimum $150 purchase of Festive Deli products in the Christmas Deli Category in one order, while stocks last.
Find out more www.fairprice.com.sg/deli
JW Marriott Singapore
Indulge in a sumptuous festive spread featuring more than 100 selections at the hotel’s Beach Road Kitchen. The specially curated selection includes a fresh oyster bar and salmon station, slow-roasted whole turkey with trimmings, porchetta roast pork, as well as festive dessert favourites such as berries mousse Cake, tropezienne, pumpkin cheese cake and more.
Prices for the buffet on Christmas Eve starts from $68++ per adult; on Christmas Day from $108++ per adult.
Find out more here
Regent Singapore
Treat your kids to a royal experience, with whimsical princess treats served against a larger-than-life castle. This is available in the month of December only, and held in line with Orchard Road taking on Disney-themed decorations.
The Festive Weekday Afternoon Tea is served on a three-tier stand with seasonal finger sandwiches, savoury highlights, scones, apple tarts, Christmas fruit cake and more. It is priced from $48++ per adult and $26.50++ per child.
On weekends, the buffet offerings expand to include an array of salads, smoked fish and sushi, a caviar station, a carvery and local delights.
The hotel’s restaurants offer many more festive dining and takeaway options.
Find out more www.regenthotels.com
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
If you love Italian cuisine, make a reservation at Grissini. Its festive menu, which starts from Dec 3 to Jan 1, include slow-cooked veal loin carpaccio, pan-seared Atlantic cod fish wrapped with smoked pancetta, braised Angus beef cheek, panettone and more.
A four-course meal is at $78++ per person. Prices vary on Christmas Eve and Day, as well as New Year’s Eve and Day.
The hotel offers a buffet spread, too, at its Food Capital restaurant. Highlights include roast turkey, honey baked gammon ham, baked lobster with macaroni gratin, and more. Prices start from $64++ per adult.
Find out more www.celebrateatgcw.com/xmas2018
Morganfield's
Morgan’s Christmas Feast ($149.90++) is just the thing to get both youngsters and young-at-heart fired up with Yuletide cheer. It comes with half slabs each of hazelnut and cranberry sticky bones, 600g of crackling pork roast, and 200g of gammon ham, as well as an extensive spread of Mexican grilled corn, sausages, roasted potatoes, among other dishes.
Excellent news if you’re planning to eat at home for Christmas: It is available for takeaway and delivery from Nov 12 to Jan 3, 2019.
Find out more www.morganfields.com.sg
Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore
At the hotel’s Ellenborough Market Cafe, its Festive Feast of Christmas eats includes traditional country pate; honey glazed bone-in Champagne ham with port wine sauce; braised short rib of beef with winter mushrooms, and Asian-inspired turkey with cranberry and kam heong sauce.
Available Dec 3 to 31 for lunch at $58++ (adult) and $29++ (child aged six to 12), or dinner at $78++ (adult) and $39++ (child).
Find out more www.swissotel.com/Singapore-MerchantCourt or call 6239-1847/1848
Related: Real Christmas trees in Singapore for 2018: Where to buy
Cedele
You can’t tell that this is a dairy-free pie, can you? The rich chocolate mousse in this new Vegan Chocolate Berries Pie ($50) contains organic sprouted tofu and 70 per cent dark couverture Belgian chocolate.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free dessert, you’ll love the Classic Chocolate Flourless Logcake ($58) studded with wild blueberries.
For hearty mains, order the classic Rosemary Turkey ($150) with organic Jasberry black rice and mushroom stuffing. Another delectable option is the Beef Pot Pie ($75), which comes in a reusable enamel coated cast iron pan.
Find out more www.cedelemarket.com.sg
Goodwood Park Hotel
Impress the family with this gorgeous yuletide blossom log cake ($82 nett for 1kg, pictured) from The Deli. It’s a masterpiece of strawberry chiffon sponge with yuzu-infused pear bits and a hazelnut Breton sable middle, adorned with butter cream blooms against a lovely white chocolate mousse.
Make space, too, for the soy-braised turkey served with toasted spiced almonds and homemade chili sauce ($238 nett for eight to 12 persons). It comes with pumpkin rice or egg noodles in soy sauce with blanched seasonal vegetables. Buy at The Deli from Dec 1 to 26, order online or ring the hotel’s Christmas Call Centre at 6730-1867/68 by noon on Dec 19.
Find out more www.tinyurl.com/GWPFestive
Royal Plaza On Scotts
Stop to say hi to Santa Claus at the halal Carousel cafe’s Christmas Eve festive dining on Dec 24. Come with an empty stomach so you can the new churrasco (grilled meat) station, in addition to traditional festive fare. Lunch is priced at $58++ (adults) and $36++ (kids aged four to 11); high tea and dinner are available, too.
Takeaways, from roast meats to yummy cakes, are available from Nov 30 to Dec 25, too. For a local twist, order the Chendol logcake (pictured, $65+) which has gula melaka, coconut cream and red beans.
Find out more www.carouselbuffet.com.sg
Ah Mah Christmas White Cake
If you prefer a healthier cake with no cream, preservative and artificial flavouring, this is it. The popular castella cake is said to be made with more egg whites and less yolks to create a softer and fluffier texture. Available till Dec 31, this Christmas edition ($12) is topped with sprinkles of sugar icing which resembles snow. Lemon juice and zest are also added to the cake for a sour-sweet flavour profile.
Find out more www.fb.com/iloveahmahsg
Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza
Complete your party this year with a lavender roast turkey with orange, apple and cinnamon stuffing ($198 nett for 4.5kg, pictured above), new this year from the hotel’s Forecourt Stall (Nov 22 to Dec 24). While you’re there, check out the other new offerings, including the roasted pistachio cream cheese log cake ($68 nett for 1 kg). Order online or call 6831-4708 at least three working days in advance.
Or if it’s a feast you’re after, tuck into the decadent festive buffets at the hotel’s popular Marriott Cafe from Dec 1 to 30; prices start from $68++ for adults and $35++ for kids aged five to 12.
Find out more www.singaporemarriott.com/christmas
Hotel Fort Canning
Christmas gets a Singaporean twist with the new Satay Roast Turkey ($138+) from Hotel Fort Canning’s The Salon. Marinated overnight with a fragrant blend of lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, cumin and coriander powders, and slow-roasted to achieve its shiny appearance and succulent texture, it is accompanied by ketupat, cucumbers and a peanut dip. Available for takeaway until Dec 25.
Find out more Call 6559-6796 or e-mail thesalon@hfcsingapore.com.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Kids will enjoy the dedicated activity room and bouncy castle at Town Restaurant’s Christmas Brunch while the rest of the family catches up over a festive feast. Take your pick from a buffet that spans over 20 stations, including seared foie gras, Hokkaido scallops, traditional slow-roasted turkey with garlic and rosemary and much more.
This is only on Dec 24 and 25 for dinner, and on Dec 25 for lunch. Prices start from $180 per adult and $99 per child aged six to 11, before GST and other taxes.
Check out the other festive offerings at Fullerton Hotel Singapore and Fullerton Bay Hotel on the website link below.
Find out more www.fullertonhotels.com
Bakerzin
The kids will love every bite of Bakerzin’s Snowman ($60 for about 2kg, pictured), a pandan sponge confection made even more scrumptious with layers of avocado, pandan and cempedak creams – and an irresistible smile of coconut cream.
Pull together your festive feast with savoury highlights from its 2018 Christmas collection, such as the orange cinnamon capon ($49). It’s stuffed with water chestnuts and pistachios, marinated overnight in rosemary, thyme, cinnamon stick and garlic, slow-roasted to perfection, and best eaten with a sweet and spicy cranberry sauce.
Order at outlets (by Dec 28), online (by 2pm on Dec 21) or at its Raffles Xchange Push Cart @ Raffles Place.
Find out more www.bakerzin.com/christmas
Swensen’s
Designed as gift boxes, Swensen’s Three Wishes ice cream cake ($62), is a fab addition to any family party. Inside are the classic flavours that everyone loves – vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Or opt for its exclusive creations made in collaboration with the upcoming Matilda The Musical . Matilda’s
Favourite ($62) hits the sweet spot with honey ice cream, brownie chunks and chocolate fudge swirls, while Miss Honey’s Winter Cottage ($40) refreshes the palate with yuzu ice cream and blueberries. Check out Swensen’s other dine-in and takeaway offerings for Christmas, too.
Find out more https://www.swensens.com.sg/
1919 Waterboat House
If your kids can sit still for fine dining, 1919 Waterboat House is a stunning option for Christmas Day – you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Marina Bay from its outdoor patio. The Bottomless Brunch & Bubbles Brunch on Dec 25 (noon to 3pm) includes traditional favourites such as turkey roulade and Buche de Noel, as well as fresh oysters, prawns and crispy pork knuckle. Adults pay $88++ (food only) or $158++ with three hours’ free flow of Champagne, wines, beers, soft drinks and juices. Kids under 12 pay $35++; kids below age three dine for free.
Find out more https://www.1919.com.sg/
Courtyard by Marriott
At Sky22’s Christmas Eve dinner buffet, you can tuck into traditional festive roasts such as classic roasted whole turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as local favourites like grilled seabass in sambal sauce, beef short ribs rendang and Singapore chilli crab with mantou bun. Prices start from $68++ for adults, depending on your drink options. Kids aged six to 12 pay $34++, while those aged five and under eat for free. After your meal, go to the rooftop to soak in the amazing views. Check out its full range of festive dining buffets on its website.
Find out more www.courtyardsingapore.com